Research
Since 1956, Vancouver Aquarium researchers have been conducting original studies of habitats and animals (fish, invertebrates and mammals) in the wild and on-site in order to advance knowledge and provide information necessary to enhance environmental conservation.
Fish Research
Learn more about fish research at the Vancouver Aquarium. We have projects such as the Lingcod Egg Mass Survey which helps gather important information about a valuable local resource, the Rockfish Abundance Survey, and photomurals of B.C.'s normally hard to photography underwater world (.. more)
Learn more about fish research at the Vancouver Aquarium. We have projects such as the Lingcod Egg Mass Survey which helps gather important information about a valuable local resource, the Rockfish Abundance Survey, and photomurals of B.C.'s normally hard to photography underwater world (.. more)
Cetacean Research
The Vancouver Aquarium has a long tradition of research on cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises and whales). Our busy Cetacean Research Lab is situated in the Levy Marine Mammal Research Centre. The world's longest continuous study of killer whales-and one of the longest on any animal species-has been underway in British Columbia for over 30 years. The project is a unique cooperative effort of (.. more)
The Vancouver Aquarium has a long tradition of research on cetaceans (dolphins, porpoises and whales). Our busy Cetacean Research Lab is situated in the Levy Marine Mammal Research Centre. The world's longest continuous study of killer whales-and one of the longest on any animal species-has been underway in British Columbia for over 30 years. The project is a unique cooperative effort of (.. more)
Steller Sea Lion Research
Since 1980, the world population of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), has dropped from more than 300,000 animals to fewer than 100,000. The portion of the population breeding from Prince William Sound west through the Aleutian Islands has suffered the most dramatic decline, losing 75 per cent of its numbers. In 1997, the western population was declared endangered (.. more)
Since 1980, the world population of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), has dropped from more than 300,000 animals to fewer than 100,000. The portion of the population breeding from Prince William Sound west through the Aleutian Islands has suffered the most dramatic decline, losing 75 per cent of its numbers. In 1997, the western population was declared endangered (.. more)
Howe Sound Group
Established in 1996, the Howe Sound Research and Conservation Group (HSRCG) support the efforts of the Vancouver Aquarium’s Fish Research Team with an annual pledge of $1,000 per donor. Under the direction of Dr. Jeff Marliave, researchers conduct natural history studies, baseline documentary work, and monitoring of depleted groundfish stocks, enabling the Vancouver Aquarium to (.. more)
Established in 1996, the Howe Sound Research and Conservation Group (HSRCG) support the efforts of the Vancouver Aquarium’s Fish Research Team with an annual pledge of $1,000 per donor. Under the direction of Dr. Jeff Marliave, researchers conduct natural history studies, baseline documentary work, and monitoring of depleted groundfish stocks, enabling the Vancouver Aquarium to (.. more)
Marine Protected Areas
For many years, Canadian conservation groups, including the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, have been arguing for the creation of a network of marine parks in British Columbia. While British Columbians are fortunate to enjoy some of the finest land-based parks in the world, we have been slow to create sanctuaries for marine life, generally referred to as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) (.. more)
For many years, Canadian conservation groups, including the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, have been arguing for the creation of a network of marine parks in British Columbia. While British Columbians are fortunate to enjoy some of the finest land-based parks in the world, we have been slow to create sanctuaries for marine life, generally referred to as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) (.. more)